to achieve the highest standard of professional public procurement, and

to foster transparency to the procurement process

Mission Statement

The Purchasing Division provides a unified purchasing system that ensures integrity and fairness, with centralized responsibility for oversight of solicitation, vendor selection, negotiation, award, contract management, reporting, disposal of surplus property and emergency logistical support for the benefit of Broward County agencies.

The major objectives are:

to comply with the comprehensive federal, state and county procurement / contracting laws which govern expenditure of public funds

to provide timely responsive support to client agencies

to generate broad participation and competition among potential suppliers and contractors

to ensure good quality products and services at competitive prices

to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified vendors and contractors wishing to compete for County contracts

to ensure that small and disadvantaged businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate in County contracts

to monitor vendor performance to insure accountability

to provide procurement code guidance and training to client agencies

to keep abreast of current developments in the field of purchasing, market conditions, and new products, and